Investigative and Security Services Assistant Program Manager

Location: US-AL-Huntsville

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Assistant Program Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is looking for a TOP SECRET-cleared Assistant Program Manager to help oversee its support to security and investigative support services at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing all aspects of program management, including program budgets, schedules, quality, and risk management. They will assist with assessing, managing, and eliminating risk related to schedule and performance, supervise second line supervisors and employees, and engage with customer stakeholders to ensure optimal contract performance.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• 10 or more years’ experience managing tasks and supervising people to include experience in human resources and personnel security. 

• At least five years of experience managing or performing responsibilities in the security and investigative services fields.

• Full familiarity and experience using Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Experience supporting FBI or other US Government entities engaged in background investigatory services.

• Experience managing programs involving multiple complex tasks, including interaction with secondary supervisors in roles like Deputy Program Managers and Project Managers.

• Ability to work with and brief executive-level staff.

• Experience engaging with Government Team Leads and above.

• Using data driven metrics to support decision making.

• Experience applying all aspects of quality management, including risk management, scheduling, and cost control, quality assurance, change management, and resource management.

• Experience exercising quality control approaches over contractor staff to deliver services/products on budget and schedule.

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; handle or feel objects; and write. Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds

Compensation Details:

$115,000-$120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/10/2026 - 08/13/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.